Protesters attempt to break Court gate and barge in

• Malegaon minor assault case

• Crowd turns aggressive as accused brought for court hearing

• Police use mild force to disperse protesters

Nashik (Maharashtra) – A three-year-old girl in Malegaon was brutally assaulted and killed, sparking widespread outrage in the city. Police have arrested the suspected accused, Vijay Khairnar (24), in connection with the case. As news spread that the accused would be produced in court, an angry crowd gathered outside the premises. Protesters attempted to break open the courthouse entrance and force their way inside, prompting Police to use mild lathi-charge to control the situation. The crowd reportedly included a large number of women and youth.

Considering the growing public unrest, Police decided not to bring the accused physically to the courtroom. Instead, the hearing was conducted via video conference for safety. Speaking to the media, Maharashtra State Women’s Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar called the Malegaon incident ‘deeply unfortunate’ and demanded the death penalty for the perpetrator.

Editorial Perspective

This clearly shows how much anger citizens have in their minds about such incidents.